Credit: The Associated Press

Alabama forward Ashley Williams (20) has her shot blocked by LSU forward Shanece McKinney (21) as she goes up for a basket.

Credit: The Associated Press

LSU guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) falls as she goes up for a basket against Alabama's Oceana Hamilton (34) and Sharin Rivers (33).

Credit: The Associated Press

LSU head coach Nikki Caldwell yells to her team from the sideline.

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DULUTH, Ga. — Shanece McKinney scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and four blocked shots as Louisiana State snapped its longest losing streak in 19 years by beating Alabama 78-65 in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday night.

LSU (19-11) ended a six-game losing streak, its longest since the 1994-95 season. The Lady Tigers will play No. 2 seed Tennessee in Friday's quarterfinals.

Danielle Ballard had 18 points and Theresa Plaisance had 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks for LSU.